Attractions Around Alto Santacruz

The Goa Medical College

Goa Medical College is the successor of the 'Escola Medico Cirungica de Goa' established by the Portuguese in the year 1842 and thus one of the oldest Centre of Medical Education in this part of the world. In the year 1963, this Medical School was upgraded as Goa Medical College, attached to the Bombay University and later in the year 1983 affiliated to Goa University. This is one of the prestigious institution of the country, recognized by the Medical Council of India, admits 100 students for undergraduate M.B.B.S. Course, while 72 Post - Graduate are admitted every year. It has presently 1000 beds. The entire complex at Goa Medical College, Bambolim is spread in an area of 11, 34,798 Sq. Mts. This great educational institution is worth a visit and is very close by from Care and Compassion Children’s home in Santacruz, Goa.

The Goa Dental College

The Goa Dental College & Hospital is a professional college which was established by the Government in June, 1980. This Institution is affiliated to the Goa University and recognized by the Dental Council of India. It acts as a referral center in the state for dental services and has been rendering specialized services through nine departments in various specialties which provide the students clinical exposure and experience in imparting dental care to the patients. The Goa Dental College & Hospital imparts a degree of B.D.S. which is a 4 year course including one year compulsory paid rotating internship. The intake capacity for BDS Course is 40 seats. In order to provide higher education to the dental graduates of this institution and to achieve academic excellence. This Dental Institution is a part of the Bambolim Medical Complex and could be of interest to students and volunteers of Care and Compassion Children’s home of Santacruz, Goa.

The Bambolim athletic stadium

The newly constructed Athletic Stadium at Bambolim, venue of Lusofonia Games were held here. This is the first integrated athletic complex in Goa which is constructed according to IAAF specifications and norms. The facility has a permanent seating capacity of 3500 and a temporary seating capacity of 6500. The competition track will have lanes based on IAAF approved and IAAF class – II international standards. The tracks are certified synthetic tracks. Its arena has all facilities for track and field events as well as Athletic throwing events. The inner area of the track is covered with natural turf which can also be used as a football ground. Additional facilities include arena lighting, natural turf, player change rooms and lounge, gymnasium, dope control and medical rooms, a dormitory, media workstations and lounge, viewing galleries, cafeteria and parking facilities. The next stop after Santacruz village is Bambolim village, beach and now a sports center too. Worth a visit as it is quite close by from the Care and Compassion Children’s home of Santacruz, Goa.

Goa University

Goa University, established in June 1985 by an Act of Goa Government, is located on a picturesque campus spread over 427.49 acres area of Taleigao Plateau overlooking the Zuari Estuary, within close vicinity of the capital city of Panaji, in North Goa. Besides being the most important location for post-graduate studies, it also serves as the academic nerve-centre of the higher education system in Goa. Today Goa University, is a university of affiliated colleges, 55 of which are distributed across Goa, 30 in general education, 25 in professional education. Presently, Goa University has 12 faculties of which 6 faculties operate on the campus with 24 Departments and 3 Research Centers that offer post-graduate education in the State of Goa.(Ranked 14th among the Top Universities of India (India Today - AC Nielsen, 2014). Care and Compassion Children’s Home of Santacruz, Goa is proud to have its children to be Bonafide students of this Goa University.

Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium

Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium is an indoor stadium located on the campus of Goa University at Taleigao. The stadium was constructed for the 2014 Lusophony Games for events of volleyball and basketball. The stadium is named after Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee former Indian politician and the founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh. The stadium has a seating capacity of 4000 and was inaugurated by Governor of Goa Bharat Vir Wanchoo in 2014. It cost 82 Crore and was built in 11 months which is a record for the construction of an indoor stadium of international standard. With a 131-metre sheet, the stadium is Asia's first stadium which has the longest single-sheet roof. Facilities includes air conditioning, player change rooms and lounge, dope control and medical rooms, media center, state-of-the-art-acoustics and parking facilities and maple wood flooring at playing field. The stadium can also be used for many non-sporting events and it can accommodate any indoor sporting event played at the Olympics. Facilities include HD compliant arena lighting, Broadcast room, TV Studio, Player Dressing rooms, Match Delegates area, Dope control rooms, Medical rooms for players and spectators, VIP Lounge, Media Tribune and Media working stations, Press Conference area, Mixed zone area, CCTV camera and parking facilities. This latest and new stadium of Goa is situated at a short driving distance from the Care and Compassion Children’s Home of Santacruz, Goa.

International Centre

The International Centre Goa (ICG) is a non-profit autonomous society founded in June 1987, under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. It was inaugurated by His Excellency, the former President of India, late Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma, on 18th June 1996. The Centre was conceived as a forum to bring together thinkers, scholars, academics, achievers, sociologists, industrialists and creative people from India and around the world. Children of Care and Compassion have regularly visited this wonderful happening place for events and activities of repute.

Grand Hyatt Hotel

Best Luxury Resort Centrally Located between North & South Goa. Redefining luxury at the heart of Goa, Grand Hyatt Goa overlooks the visually stunning waters of the Bambolim Bay. This hotel in Goa spreads across 28 acres of colorful, tropical gardens and lush lawns that roll down to the water’s edge of the Bambolim Bay. Situated in Bambolim the hotel is conveniently located 7 km from the capital city of Panaji and 25 km from Dabolim Airport, Goa. Volunteers visiting Care and Compassion Children’s Home from foreign countries now have an option of staying in a 5 Star Luxurious Beach resort of Goa which is located at a very short driving distance from Care and Compassion Children’s Home, of Santacruz, Goa.

Manipal Hospital

Manipal Hospital, Goa is one of the largest private hospitals in the state, offering the highest number of specialties, having the highest number of full time doctors and provide 24/7 services of Pharmacy, Laboratory, Pediatric and Neonatal emergency. It has 6 world class operation theatres and is a 235 bed facility. It also has the highest standards of clinical expertise, nursing care and state-of-the-art hospital facilities. We provide rapid assessment, intervention and treatment for numerous common and complex conditions. We provide customized and individual care to every patient. Students, visitors, volunteers to Care and Compassion Children’s Home would like to know that this is the one and only Cancer specialty hospital in Goa catering to the health needs of Cancer patients.

Cidade de Goa

Just 10 minutes from the capital city of Panjim, a leafy winding path carries you to a resort that appears like a breath of fresh air. A sprawling 40 acres haven nestled along a tranquil beach, Cidade de Goa brings to mind a quaint Portuguese village with its intimate alcoves, overhanging balcaos and vibrant murals reminiscent of a bygone era – an architectural style that earned international acclaim for its architect, Charles Correa. International visitors and volunteers will be glad to know that they have the option of staying in another 5 Star Beach Resort, that is Cidade de Goa and it is situated close by to Care and Compassion Children’s Home of Santacruz, Goa.